[Harp-L] Re: Fwd: Les Thompson on YouTube 1958



To All:

In my letter re: Les Thompson, I mis-spoke in my statement that he preferred
the 12-hole over the 16-hole, which of course was not true. One of those
"freudian slips" I guess. Sorry for the confusion.


- Danny
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Danny Wilson wrote:
To All:

I just got off the phone with Les' daughter, Leslie, and she advised me that
her father is still doing well, physically, but continues to suffer with dementia,
as he has had for the past few years. He is now 86 years old, and living in a
medical facility where he has excellent care. Doesn't play much harmonica
anymore, though he does still remember some of the intricacies of playing.


Les was a great player, as most are aware, but he was also a great
friend for a number of years - see http://www.bassharp.com/lesthomp.htm

It will also be noted that - in viewing the previously referenced you-tube clip
- he played the chromatic "left-handed," or upside down. He preferred the
12-hole rather than 16-hole, and was not a reader. None of this seemed to
detract from his genius, however.


He sends his regards to all, and wishes he could get out and jump into the
jams with everyone.


Best to all,
Danny





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